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Online U.S. Passport Renewal is Now Fully Available! Here’s All You’ll Need

Travel NewsDecember 7, 20242Views

After a two-year period of beta testing, digital passport renewal is now a full reality for American travelers. Here's how it works and how long it takes. The U.S. State Department has announced that passport renewal via its website is officially open as of Wednesday, September 18,…

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Travel companies use ChatGPT for complaints, negative online reviews

Responding to angry customers is one of the hardest parts of her job, Natasha said. Finding the right words, conveying the appropriate level of contrition — especially when the hotel isn't at fault (read: rain complaints) — is a tedious and time-consuming process, said the director of a five-star resort, who asked that CNBC not…

May 5, 2024176Views

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The Most Complete Tour Online

In 1932, Mickey Mouse was sweeping the nation, Walt was about to accept his first Oscar—and his wife, Lillian, was expecting a child. To make room for his growing family, Walt bought 5 acres up the hill from his Hyperion studio and commissioned a $50,000 (nearly $1,000,000 today), 12-room house by architect Frank Crowhurst, who had…

May 1, 202472Views

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Can I Get a Turbulence Forecast for My Flight? Check This Free Online Map

Scientists have determined that flights are getting bumpier and that climate change could make the skies even choppier in years to come. If that prospect gives you the jitters about an upcoming flight, at least there's now a way to find out what you're in for. Turbli is a handy website designed to supply travelers with…

April 27, 2024251Views

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Are Hotel Room Safes Safe? The Surprising Truth Behind Online Fears

In-room safes lock, but do they stay locked when we leave the hotel? Recent viral videos on TikTok have travelers worried about theft, but is there cause to be? Across social media, a wave of videos urgently warns viewers about the perils of using hotel safes. A…

March 20, 202485Views